Operation: Training

Date: 27th July 1944 (Thursday)

Unit: No. 5 (Pilots) Advanced Training Unit - 21 Group

Type: Hurricane I

Serial: V6793

Code: Not known

Base: RAF Tern Hill, Shropshire

Location: Fleet Green, Warslow, Shropshire

Pilot: Fl/Sgt. Roswell Howard Tourle Martin NZ/427444 RNZAF Age 19. Killed

REASON FOR LOSS:

It is so very sad that the very many training losses during World War Two are not covered on the many internet aviation websites.

We, at Aircrew Remembered are trying to address this. So many - thousands in fact, were lost on many training accidents - young boys ready to lay down their lives for their country. But sadly lost before they are able to do just that - we are trying to record these training losses and hope that you, as a reader are able to contribute further information.

Taking off at around 15:10 hrs on a sector reconnaissance and aerobatics exercise but lost control very shortly after take off at about 15:40 hrs whilst flying into cloud at 1,000 ft before diving into high ground at location shown.

Of course we welcome any further details from relatives and would proud to update this page.

Burial details:

Fl/Sgt. Roswell Howard Tourle Martin. Chester Cemetery (Blacon) Sec C. Grave 35. Born on the 19th August 1924, the son of Thomas and Ada Mary Martin, of Otumoetai, Auckland, New Zealand. A dairy farmer prior to service. 273 flying hours logged - with 4 on the Hurricane.

Researched and dedicated to the relatives of this pilot with thanks to the research by Errol Martyn and his publications: “For Your Tomorrow Vols. 1-3”, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Weekly News of New Zealand, other sources as quoted below:

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